Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2010
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP5 was unveiled 11 months later than the W90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP5 grades vs the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax W90
FP5 | W90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FP5
W90 | FP5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax W90
FP5 | W90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP5 against the W90.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and W90.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FP5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $199 | $120 |